We are all problem solvers. The issue is how effective are we in solving problems. Our personality has a big influence on the effectiveness of our problem solving ability. Does it mean that there is little we can do unless we change our personality?
How would Six Sigma help then? Six Sigma is about managing change and managing people. There are many tools under the Six Sigma methodology. The key is to ensure everyone, through the openness of the methodology and tools applied, is on the same page from onset to closing of the project.
In the process of helping your Child, it can be challenging to talk about a problem without sounding upset or distress. Using Six Sigma step-by-step methodology, the problem become a workshop, where your Child, loved ones and you are engage in meetings emphasizing on the exchange of information to help solve a problem. The depth and breadth of the use of Six Sigma will depend on the severity of the problem. The success of the project using Six Sigma is also dependent on how serious and committed you are to help your Child.
I like the following proverb about a situation : -
冰冻三尺,非一日之寒
3 feet of ice is not a result of one day’s winter.
The beauty of this anecdote is that it is applicable in describing a complex problem/situation and also the effectiveness of a solution.
The Problem : The gravity of the problem is a result of neglect and / or accumulation of small problems over time.
The Solution : The effectiveness of a solution will take TIME and EFFORT.
For those looking for quick fixes. Wrong blog.